Grisemer Family Charitable Trust

BETHESDA, MD EIN: 36-7215106

Grisemer Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 22 grants totaling $915K.

Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

Annual Giving

$915K

+1452.2% YoY

Grant Count

22

+37.5% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$42K

+1028.9% YoY

About Grisemer Family Charitable Trust

Based on IRS filings

Grisemer Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 22 grants totaling $915K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

6states

Cities

ArlingtonBurr RidgeChicagoCincinnatiColumbusHinsdaleNashvilleOak BrookSkokieSt PetersburgStanfordWestmontWheaton

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$0.275$0.55$0.8250000000000001$1.120192020202120222023
Metric202320222021
Total Assets
Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$229K$458K$686K$915K15 grants201915 grants202015 grants202116 grants202222 grants2023

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2023

Raymond James Charitable$240KRaymond James Charitable$212KRaymond James Charitable$101KRaymond James Charitable$93KRaymond James Charitable$75KRaymond James Charitable$64KRaymond James Charitable$56KRaymond James Charitable$43KRaymond James Charitable$7KWTTW-11$5K

Grant Size Distribution

83 grants across all recorded years

76<$50K4$50–100K3$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest include Raymond James Charitable ($240,125), Raymond James Charitable ($212,360), Raymond James Charitable ($100,920).

RecipientPurposeAmount
Community House Hinsdale, ILGeneral Use$2,000
WVXU Cincinnati, OHGeneral Use$1,000
Freestore Food Bank Cincinnati, OHGeneral Use$1,500
Vanderbilt University Nashville, TNGeneral Use$1,500
Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation Loyalt Columbus, OHGeneral Use$1,000
King Bruwaert Annual Fund Burr Ridge, ILGeneral Use$1,000
Salt Creek Ballet Westmont, ILGeneral Use$1,659
WTTW-11 Chicago, ILGeneral Use$5,000
Wellness House Hinsdale, ILGeneral Use$2,000
Hinsdale Historical Society Hinsdale, ILGeneral Use$3,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2023 IRS filing

From 2023 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Janet S GrisemerTrustee
Alison G NewmanTrustee
Benjamin W GrisemerTrustee

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grisemer Family Charitable Trust?

Grisemer Family Charitable Trust is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BETHESDA, MD. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.

Where does Grisemer Family Charitable Trust operate?

Grisemer Family Charitable Trust has awarded grants in California, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia.

What size grants does Grisemer Family Charitable Trust award?

In 2023, Grisemer Family Charitable Trust awarded 22 grants totaling $915K — an average of about $42K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Grisemer Family Charitable Trust's EIN?

Grisemer Family Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7215106. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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